Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Shoe Set : 100000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.7 DI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.7 DTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.4 (W5L, F08), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.7 CDTi (F08, W5L) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

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Brake Shoe Set

Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Bearing grease
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 24 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Brake shoe retaining spring compressor
                    
                      Flat screwdriver
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Long nose pliers
                    
                      Water pump pliers
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace brake shoes as a set on an axle. This will ensure efficient braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for brake shoes on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the car.

Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 7

Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 8

Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the wheel bearing washer. Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Remove the wheel hub bearing. Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.

Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
Step 12

Clean the fasteners of the brake shoes. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 13

Loosen the brake shoe adjuster. Use a crowbar.
Step 14

Remove the upper return spring of the brake shoes. Use long nose pliers.
Step 15

Remove the hold-down spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 16

Remove the retainers of the drum brake shoes. Use a brake shoe retaining spring compressor.
Step 17

Detach the brake shoe from the lower spring.
Step 18

Remove the right brake shoe.
Step 19

Remove the lower return spring of the brake shoes.
Step 20

Disconnect the parking brake cable.
Step 21

Remove the left brake shoe.

Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip from AUTODOC:
Don't press the brake pedal after removing the rear brake drum shoes. This will cause the piston to fall out of the brake cylinder, leakage of brake fluid and depressurization of the system.
Step 22

Clean the mounting seats of the brake shoes. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.

Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Make sure to follow the assembly steps in the right order.
Step 23

Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.
Step 24

Install a new left brake shoe.
Step 25

Install the lower return spring.
Step 26

Remove the upper spring and the adjuster.
Step 27

Remove the circlip. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 28

Remove the brake shoe adjuster lever.
Step 29

Clean the mounting seat of the bushing. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 30

Remove the bushing. Use water pump pliers.
Step 31

Clean the bushing. Use a wire brush.
Step 32

Install the bushing on a new brake shoe. Use water pump pliers.
Step 33

Install the brake shoe adjuster lever.
Step 34

Install the circlip.
Step 35

Install the upper retaining springs and adjustment mechanism on new brake shoes. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 36

Install a new right brake shoe.
Step 37

Install the lower return spring.
Step 38

Install the retainers of the drum brake shoes. Use a brake shoe retaining spring compressor.
Step 39

Install the hold-down spring.
Step 40

Install the upper return spring. Use long nose pliers.
Step 41

Treat the wheel hub bearing. Use bearing grease.
Step 42

Treat the stub axle. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. Use bearing grease.
Step 43

Readjust the brake shoe adjuster. Use a crowbar.
Step 44

Install the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
Step 45

Fit the wheel bearing washer.
Step 46

Screw on the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 47

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L)
Step 48

Spin the wheel to distribute the new grease evenly on the wheel bearings.
Step 49

Adjust the axial clearance by tightening the adjusting nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20-25 Nm torque.

Please note!
See your car’s repair manual for exact adjustment instructions.
Step 50

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L)
Step 51

Remove the wheel.
Step 52

Install a new hub nut cotter pin. Use a crowbar.
Step 53

Install the cap of the hub nut. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 54

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use ceramic grease.
Step 55

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L)
Step 56

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 57

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 58

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip from AUTODOC:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.

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